10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Fall In The Bay Area

Busy back-to-school schedules in the fall make it harder for Bay Area parents to spend meaningful time with their children.

From seasonal camps to arts and crafts workshops to kid-friendly concerts and trick-or-treating occasions, several upcoming events in the Bay Area are perfect for creating fall traditions and lasting memories with the kiddos.

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Here are 10 upcoming kid-friendly events you shouldn’t miss:

Indigenous Peoples' Day Art Camp
Where: 2330 San Jose Avenue, SF, CA, 94112
When: Mon, Oct 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Details: This camp for 3rd-5th graders (7-14 years old) runs from 8:45 AM to 4:15 PM, with a capacity of 20 students. Tuition is $150, with scholarships available. Activities include a multimedia collage workshop, hand sewing, and outdoor games, focusing on creativity, cultural awareness, and play. Snacks are provided, but students must bring their own lunch. Participants will leave with artwork.

Free Trick or Treating in the Elmwood
Where: Your Basic Bird, 2940 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705
When: Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Details: Come grab your free map to all the participating businesses. Costumes encouraged. Plus come early for a free movie at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood: Hotel Transylvania 2 at 10am!

The Sun Kings: Come Together Concert for Kids
Where: Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, 2317 Central Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501
When: Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Details: The Sun Kings, Northern California's top Beatles tribute band, will perform a benefit concert for the Alameda Boys & Girls Club. Your ticket purchase directly supports essential programs, mentorship, and a safe environment for Alameda youth, investing in brighter futures and stronger communities. Join us for a night of music to support Club kids!

Animal Day!
Where: Centennial Drive:UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley, CA, 94720
When: Sun, Oct 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Details: Celebrate animals at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley with a variety of drop-in activities. Enjoy interactive booths and displays, crafts, tours, and the chance to see and touch live animals. Animal costumes are encouraged for this event, which is free with Garden admission. For accessibility questions, contact gardenprograms@berkeley.edu or call 510-664-7606.

2025 Tech Trek Fundraiser
Where: Darcie Kent Estate Winery, 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA, 94550
When: Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Details: The Livermore-Dublin-Pleasanton Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is holding a fundraiser on October 8, 2025, for its 2025 Tech Trek, a week-long STEM camp for rising 8th-grade girls. The camp aims to make STEM exciting and accessible, sparking curiosity and setting girls on a path to success. More information is available at: https://lpd-ca.aauw.net/stem/tech-trek/.

Pet Spookacular Halloween Adoption Pawty
Where: 3410 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa CA 95401
When: Sat, Oct 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Details: Enjoy a family Halloween with crafts, doggy games, raffles, a photo booth, and a prize wheel. Adopt a pet, see K9 and dog training demos, and support local animal rescues. Wear a costume for a prize! The event runs from 11 am to 3 pm, with K9 demos at noon. Sponsored by Four Paws Pet Ranch, Friedman's Home Improvement, and Grocery Outlet.

Santa Rosa Holiday Doll Show
Where: 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
When: Sun, Nov 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Details: The Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club's annual Santa Rosa Holiday Doll Show is Sunday, November 2, 10 am-3:30 pm, at the Santa Rosa Veterans Building (1351 Maple Ave). Parking is free. Admission is $6 ($1 off with this ad), and children under 12 are free with an adult. Lunch is available. A Fashion Doll Reclamation Workshop for ages 7+ (doll & materials included) will also be held.

Terra Linda Community Pool - Floating Pumpkin Patch
Where: 670 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA, 94903
When: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Details: Make a splash and pick your pumpkin! Jump into the pool to find your perfect pumpkin, then enjoy decorating, games, and activities. Registration includes one pumpkin, pool entry, decorating, and activities. Unregistered attendees can pay to swim ($7 residents, $10 non-residents). Registration deadline: October 16; limited spots. Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 15 or older.

Trick-Or-Treat on Fourth Street & Pet Costume Contest!
Where: 1000 4th St, San Rafael, CA, 94901
When: Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Details: Celebrate Halloween family-friendly style on October 25th, 1-3 PM! Fourth Street merchants welcome kids in costume with bags for treats. Look for "Participating Businesses" signs. Don't miss the Pet Costume Contest by Woodlands Pet Food & Treats (1-2 PM), Trunk or Treat by San Rafael Police Department (1-3 PM), and a Prize Wheel by Foster Our Future (1-3 PM), all in the Plaza.

Making a Halloween Mask-terpiece
Where: Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake, Ross, CA 94957
When: Sun, Oct 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Details: Design a unique Halloween mask in this hands-on workshop. Explore materials, sketch ideas, and create a spooky, silly, or otherworldly mask. All skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided.